Preparations

It is important to note that when we reference a “fid” or a number of “fid lengths” within these splicing instructions, we are referring to a “full fid length” which is calculated at 21 x the rope diameter. If you are using fids for your measurements, you must be sure to account for the type of fid you are using i.e. “half 10.5x, long 14x or full fids 21x”.

Stage 4 – The ABL Lock Stitch

With “mark 1” in-line with “mark 2” (as pictured), Hold the rope firmly to keep the eye from working out before you have a lock stitch in place.

The ABL lock stitch starts by threading the needle through the crotch of the eye. As you make the stitches, try to avoid threading the nylon twine through the centre of the strands, instead, weave between them as much as possible.

Thread the needle back and forth through the centre of the rope every 2 picks until at least 3 stitches have been made.

When you have the length of stitch you desire (at least three), start stitching back through the rope the way you came and exit within the crotch of the eye. Tie the two ends of the nylon thread together with a secure knot and trim the excess thread to finish the splice.

The finished product, in our example we have doubled the amount of the lock-stitching for aesthetic purposes.